Free workouts for newcomers who want to stay healthy, meet new people, and feel at home in Canada.
Newcomers connected through fitness
Weekly bootcamp sessions delivered
Countries represented in our community
Our purpose is to use fitness not only as a tool for health and wellness but as a bridge for building meaningful community connections, reducing isolation, and helping immigrants adapt to life in Canada. We are for newly arrived residents who seek affordable and welcoming ways to stay active, meet people, and integrate into Canadian society.
Through weekly bootcamps, coffee connections, and community celebrations, we're creating a space where newcomers don't just survive - they thrive.
Learn more about our storyFrom high-energy workouts to celebrating the milestones of our participants, we ensure that newcomers feel at home in our gatherings.
Free beginner friendly weekly fitness sessions.
Every Saturday • 9:00 AMPost-workout social time to decompress and build bonds with the community.
After every bootcampHoliday parties, birthday celebrations, and life milestones - no one celebrates alone.
Monthly events
Saturday | 10am
Strathcona Park
May
23
Saturday | 10am
Strathcona Park
May
30
Saturday | 10am
Ottawa River Canoe Club
June
06
Sunday | 1pm
Black Run Club
June
07
Saturday | 11am
Donations requiredBeach
June
13
Sunday | 9:15am
Strathcona Park
June
20
Participant from Nigeria
"TSFP has helped me in many ways especially in my fitness journey and connecting with amazing people. The group is more than just exercising, it feels more like a family connection we talk about our lives and provide way to make better choices."
Participant from Italy
"The Social Fit Project helped me get through the hardest time of my life. I'm not only getting physically stronger, but emotionally. I am very grateful for this initiative."
Want to get updates on bootcamps, newcomer resources, events, and community stories? Join our newsletters.
Join our next bootcamp or support our mission to help newcomers thrive in Canada.